Professional Counselor - Psych Adult

Providence Health & Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,957 - 79,129; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is hiring a Professional Counselor at Providence Portland Medical Center, focusing on adult psychiatric care. This role includes evaluating and treating psychiatric and substance use disorders while providing psychotherapy grounded in evidence-based practices.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's Degree in Counseling and an Oregon Counselor License. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary range from $36.99 to $57.44 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling or related field is required.
• Oregon Professional Counselor License required upon hire.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients and support systems to deliver care.
• Provide psychotherapy using evidence-based models.
• Complete risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Evidence-based psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, ACT)

Patient collaboration

Risk assessment and mitigation

Individual, group, and family therapy

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or related field

Oregon Professional Counselor License

Job description

Professional Counselor – Psych Adult (Part‑time, Variable, Temporary)

Providence Portland Medical Center invites applications for a Professional Counselor in the adult psychiatric unit. The candidate will practice in a treatment setting under clinical supervision, focusing on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include: collaborating with patients and support systems; providing specialized psychotherapy grounded in evidence‑based models (CBT, motivational interviewing, DBT, ACT, recovery model); completing risk assessments for self‑harm or harm to others and implementing risk mitigation plans; and delivering individual, group, and family therapy in multi‑modal treatment settings.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling or related field.
• Upon hire: Oregon Professional Counselor License, or Oregon Professional Counselor Associate License (Oregon Board of Licensed Counselors and Therapists).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Master’s‑level practicum in a behavioral health setting or an accredited college/university internship.
• Additional experience in substance use treatment setting.

Benefits

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement 401(k) plan with employer matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health‑issue time off, voluntary benefits, and well‑being resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles are considered in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act.

Job Details

Requisition ID: 435479 | Company: Providence Jobs | Job Category: Social Services | Job Function: Clinical Care | Job Schedule: Part time | Job Shift: Variable | Career Track: Clinical Professional | Department: 5001 PPMC PSYCH ADULT | Address: OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St | Location: Providence Portland Medical Center — Portland | Workplace Type: On‑site | Pay Range: $36.99 – $57.44